2010 Colgin Cellars IX Estate Red

The 2010 growing season in Napa Valley was cooler in nature, with periods of late rainfall in April and May. The late spring led to rapid growth in early summer, making it imperative to bring balance between canopy and vine. Moderate temperatures defined the summer until the heat returned in late August, allowing the grapes to fully ripen. Because of the cooler weather and later harvest, the grapes were picked with wonderful levels of acidity and nuanced flavors. 2010 will be remembered as an excellent vintage that is heralded for its richness and brilliance.

The 2010 "IX Estate" seamlessly combines the vineyard's clay iron mineral notes and soothing herbal aromatics, such as rosemary and chocolate mint. The layers of flavor continue with earthy notes of wet soil and graphite. Benefitting from superb balance and ripeness, the tannins coat the palate seamlessly and reflect the great structure, a hallmark of cooler vintages. The harmony between flavors and structure indicates that the "IX Estate" will age for thirty-plus years.